Breeding

Posted on June 1, 2015 Categories: UncategorizedComments are off for this post

NGF will use the DNA data collected and analyzed by its partners to ensure maximal out breeding. Aside from DNA, paramount to breeding par choice is working ability – does the individual work livestock in an effective manner. General health, confirmation (fur length, bone structure) and size (large size is needed to be effective), are also considered.

Our dogs will vary considerably in size and color. The criteria we use to chose our breeding group is based on the following:

ïDNA variability within the range we have seen in the existing population of Bankhar we have sampled and without detectable modern dog breed genes.

ïno overt signed of unhealthiness (fortunately genetic disorders seem to be very rare in Bankhar and the Bankhar is very long lived relative to large dog breeds)

ïWorking ability – a dog must bond well to sheep, and be able to work independent of the shepherd.

ïExpressing protectiveness—barking, and accurately reading the body language of its charge